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NFC North Rundown: Some packers will see a change in the divisional landscape

During an NFL offseason that saw seismic shift across the league in the last two weeks, the Green Bay Packers were not immune.

The shocking news last week that Davante Adams was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders still represents a former packer who will leave for a new home next season. As Adams moves into the AFC, some other Green & Gold members will be officially on the side of the Packers Midwest rivals.

Today’s free agency-heavy NFC North Rundown has story lines around new Chicago Bears Lucas Patrick and Equanimeous St. Anyway, it’s a former defensive star who has yet to sign, who may be the biggest boundary pinballer of all.

Chicago Bears

Center Lucas Patrick brings Grit – and a winning streak – to Bears insult

The former Packer says he plans to stay on the “winning side” of the rivalry as he joins the Bears next season.

Bears do not sign Ogunjobi due to physical failure

One of the big signings of last week’s first week in the division never came. In the end, Chicago did not sign former Cincinnati defensive tackle Ogunjobi and instead bought Justin Jones and Al-Quadin Muhammad for his defensive line.

Roster Move: Bears Sign WR Equanimeous St

Chicago had several wide receiver transactions in free agency this past week, including Kansas City’s Byron Pringle and other former packers in St. Louis.


Detroit Lions

What Detroit Lions Get in WR DJ Chark Jr.

This article breaks down the strengths, skill sets, and ups and downs of Chark’s Jacksonville tenure as he arrives in his new home in Detroit.

Lions sign OLB Charles Harris to sign contract extension through season 2023

Detroit re-signed internally defensive free agents this past week, extending their outburst bag artist Harris for another two seasons.

Report: Lions host DL Arden Key for free agent visit

The former boom-or-bust design prospect had a career-high 6.5 sacks last season and is still just 26 years old.


Minnesota Vikings

Za’Darius Smith shows red carpet treatment of Vikings visit

After retiring from a reunion with Baltimore, Smith made a trip to Minnesota to visit the Vikings and his former coach Mike Smith.

Vikings sign LB Jordan Hicks

Minnesota seems to have added a veteran inside linebacker to pair up with Eric Kendricks on the team’s new 3-4 defense schedule.

The Vikings will pay Danielle Hunter’s roster bonus to keep him in Minnesota

The Vikings keep their Star Pass Rusher in Minnesota despite the high price tag associated with its roster bonus.